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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.76, 410.56 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.76, 410.56 and 165.44 is: 248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.76 : 410.56 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.76/410.56 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.76x = 410.56 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.76x = 67,923.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,923.05/273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.11

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